Mr. Day to Mr. Hoshi.

No. 41.]

Sir: Reserving consideration of the statements and representations therein contained, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 4th instant, in reply to that of this Department of the 2d instant, respecting the recent legislation of Japan granting a bounty for the exportation of silk by Japanese subjects.

Accept, etc.,

William R. Day,
Acting Secretary.